Michał W.-Managing Director
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Experience
Managing Director
GPE Partners
- Operations Project Manager at PGE Energia Odnawialna (2023-12-01 – present): Managing a project regarding the development of an operational & logistic model for a wind turbine service company; project result: 30% reduction of inventory
- Interim Change Manager at Flex Wind (2025-08-01 – 2025-10-31) in Przemocze, Poland: Evaluation of the current operational structure and development of the new organizational setup, ensuring further scalability of the company
- Interim Operations Director at Nomad Electric Services (2024-10-01 – 2025-07-31): Top 5 PV O&M provider in EU; building structure for future growth
- Delivered training in effective operational management and managed and optimized operational areas
- Passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving techniques; 13 years of experience in leading initiatives which bring operations on the right track; thrive on solving complex problems and driving change within organizations
Lead Specialist (Sr Manager), Lean Onshore East
Vestas Poland
- Led the Lean Operations team for Eastern Europe (15 countries) within the Onshore Wind Service business
- Project Manager for a complete transformation of wind turbine service operations in Poland, including technician management model, warehouse network and inventory optimization, service planning and cost settlement; projected cost savings: over PLN 4 million
- Managed and supervised projects aimed at improving wind turbine service efficiency, with a focus on material and spare parts flow
Lean Specialist (Manager) – PL, Benelux, South Africa & Kenya
Vestas Poland
- Designed processes and standards to improve operational efficiency and reduce service costs for wind turbines
- Project Manager for optimizing warehouse distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands, including end-to-end execution — from conceptual design to physical launch of new locations, layout planning, relocation, material flow implementation, and closure of old sites; projected cost savings: PLN 1.2 million
- Developed a subcontractor management model for operations in Belgium and the Netherlands
- Created concepts for managing consumables and spare parts inventory
Management Project Manager, Senior Consultant
PrimeBerg Engineering
- Project Manager for local and international initiatives focused on optimization, cost reduction, and operational improvements across Quality, Production, Engineering, Logistics, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Procurement; led multicultural, cross-functional teams
- Managed the design and implementation of a new logistics concept for a renewable energy manufacturing plant — resulted in a 50% reduction in WIP inventory (savings of PLN 1.1 million)
- Developed and implemented an operational standard for a new pizza production line — achieved full production capacity 3 months ahead of schedule
Sr. Engineer, Global Manufacturing Methods
LM Wind Power Blades Poland
- Managed projects focused on the development and standardization of global manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimize cycle times, resource utilization, cost, and quality
- Led the optimization of the production process for the world’s largest serially produced wind turbine blade for General Electric, using proprietary tools; achieved a 25% reduction in cycle time
- Led multicultural, cross-functional teams across various project stages
Engineer, Quality Systems
LM Wind Power Blades Poland
- Deputy Quality Manager, overseeing a team of 60 employees
- Collaborated closely with key clients in the wind energy sector, including GE, Siemens, and Nordex
- Project Manager for new product qualification initiatives
- Led a production optimization project for a new wind turbine blade addressing a critical global quality issue — successfully eliminated the defect and prevented scrapping of defective units
- Delivered training sessions on quality awareness and Six Sigma methodology
Industry experience
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Experienced in Energy, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Production, Quality Assurance, and Logistics.
Summary
I am passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving techniques managing and optimizing operational areas and bring 13 years of experience in leading initiatives which bring the operations on the right track. I thrive on solving complex problems and driving change within organizations. Looking for a place where I can see long-term results.
Skills
- Lean & Six Sigma Mastery (Black Belt Certified)
- Operational Excellence And Cost Optimization
- Change Management And Interim Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teams Management
- Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Ability To Build Strong Relations
- Advanced Project Management And High Organizational Skills
Languages
Education
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Postgraduate studies · Health and safety management · Szczecin, Poland
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Master · Chemical technology: Plastics, fibers and elastomers · Szczecin, Poland
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Engineering · Commodity science: High-volume commodities · Szczecin, Poland
Certifications & licenses
Project Leadership Management & Communication
APQP 4 Wind Management Project Manager, Senior consultant
PrimeBerg Engineering
Internet Marketing By Google
Train The Trainer
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Michał is based in Przemocze, Poland.
Michał speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).
Michał has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Michał has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Michał may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michał would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Lead Specialist (Sr Manager), Lean Onshore East, Lean Specialist (Manager) – PL, Benelux, South Africa & Kenya.
Michał's most recent position is Managing Director at GPE Partners.
In recent years, Michał has worked for GPE Partners and Vestas Poland.
Michał is most experienced in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.
Michał is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. Michał also has some experience in Production, Quality Assurance, and Logistics.
Michał has recently worked in industries like Energy.
Michał has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Michał holds a Master in Chemical technology: Plastics, fibers and elastomers from West Pomeranian University of Technology and a Bachelor in Commodity science: High-volume commodities from West Pomeranian University of Technology.
Michał has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Project Leadership Management & Communication, APQP 4 Wind Management Project Manager, Senior consultant, and Internet Marketing By Google.
The availability of Michał needs to be confirmed.
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